Sous Chef

WC1B 5BB
£39690/annum

Role: Sous Chef – Arcus at The Imperial

Location: Bloomsbury, London

About Us:

This summer, we opened the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio. Arcus is the new destination rooftop bar - this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and confident Sous Chef to act as second in command within our kitchen operation. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the brigade, maintain exceptional food standards and support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Assist with the day‑to‑day management of kitchen operations.

Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard.

Supervise kitchen teams and support training and development.

Ensure food safety, cleanliness and stock procedures are followed.

Assist with menu preparation, ordering and cost control.

Who You Are:

Experienced in a professional kitchen environment as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie.

A confident team player with strong organisational skills.

Passionate about food quality, consistency and teamwork.

What’s In It for You:

28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)

Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning

Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan

Workplace Pension

Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount

50% discount across ILH F&B outlets

Discounted drinks at Blooms Café

Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan

Local Bloomsbury discounts

Early Pay access

Shopping discounts with selected retailers

Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology

Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Step into a Leadership role?

If you’re passionate about quality food, people leadership and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you

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